Suffolk County transit drivers who served our nation will be honored with a special uniform patch bordered in gold, where the word “veteran” is stitched in silver letters under the United States Flag for display on each driver’s sleeve. Suffolk County Legislator Nick Caracappa, who serves as chair of the Legislature’s Veterans Committee and the Public Works, Transportation & Energy Committee, was on hand to recognize the commitment, sacrifices and extraordinary contributions of America's veterans.
TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY AUGUST 20TH, 21ST & 22ND 5PM-8PM SATURDAY AUGUST 24TH 11AM-2PM
TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY AUGUST 27TH, 28TH & 29TH 5PM-8PM
CLASSES START MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH Call
Islip Summer Senior Advocate Schedule
Suffolk Legislator Tom Donnelly (D-Deer Park) is pleased to inform Islip residents about the local Suffolk County Office for the Aging Summer 2024 Senior Advocate Schedule. Senior advocates are County representatives who come out into the community and assist seniors with information gathering, completion of eligibility or recertification applications and referrals to appropriate community agencies.
“It is so important for us to provide our senior citizens with the assistance and information they need in ways that are most convenient to them. These visits allow our seniors to connect with our County’s senior advocates right in their own communities,” said Legislator Donnelly. “I hope all those interested in the services that the Suffolk County Office for the Aging
provides will take advantage of this opportunity.”
This summer, Senior Advocates will be visiting the following locations in the Town of Islip:
• Bay Shore Library, 1 S. Country Road, Brightwaters: Friday, September 20, 10 am – 12 pm
• Bishop McGann Housing, 200 Bishop McGann Drive, Central Islip: Mondays, August 26 & September 30, 10 am – 12 pm
• Brentwood Senior Nutrition, 16 Second Avenue, Brentwood: Monday, September 23, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
• Connetquot Library, 760 Ocean Avenue, Bohemia: Thursday, September 12, 10 am – 12 pm
• Islip Library, 71 Monell Avenue, Islip: Monday September 16, 10 am – 12 pm
•Advocates assist with the
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP – formerly known as food stamps), Medicare Savings Program and Heating Emergency Assistance Program (HEAP) applications. They also can provide information on Medicare, answer questions and make recommendations and referrals. For more information about available services or directions to any of these locations, please call the Suffolk County Office for the Aging at (631) 853-8200.
“For more than three decades, the Suffolk County Office for the Aging has been providing full and troublefree access to critical services,” Donnelly said. “I am glad to see their great professional community outreach program continue and hope that every senior resident will make full use of it.”
New Principal And Assistant Principal Appointed At East Islip Middle School
Anthony Montemarano has been appointed as the new principal of East Islip Middle School, replacing interim principal John Dolan, and Nicholas Spiegler has been named as an assistant principal at the school.
Prior to coming to East Islip, Montemarano served as assistant principal of West Babylon Junior High School. He previously worked as a dean, English teacher, wrestling coach and theater director for Valley Stream North High School.
A Saint James resident, Montemarano earned his associate’s degree in criminal justice from Suffolk Community College, and his bachelor’s degree in English education, master’s degree in liberal studies, and his school building and school district leadership certifications from Stony Brook University.
“I am happy to serve
the East Islip community,” Montemarano said. “I look forward to collaborating with teachers and staff to help everyone in the middle school reach their maximum potential, and to create an experience where students can be proud of where they are from.”
Spiegler served for the past two years as an instructional technology coach in the Freeport School District. He previously worked across the New York City area as a private technology integration consultant. Prior to working in the instructional technology world, he was a classroom teacher at the high school, middle school and elementary school levels for 10 years in various districts across Long Island and three years in Fairfax, Virginia.
An East Islip resident, Spiegler earned his bachelor’s degree in adolescent education/
social studies from SUNY Old Westbury, his master’s degree in childhood education/special education from LIU Post, his advanced degree in school building leadership and educational technology from New York Institute of Technology, and his advanced degree in school district leadership from Molloy University.
“I am honored and excited to step into the role of assistant principal in my own community,” Spiegler said. “As someone deeply connected to this area, I am committed to fostering a supportive and innovative learning environment for our students. I look forward to working closely with staff, students and families to ensure every child has the opportunity to succeed and thrive.”
courtesy of East Islip School District
Save The Great South Bay
Community Oyster Garden Volunteers Wanted!
We are growing thousands of baby oysters at our community oyster gardens graciously hosted in crates at the docks of Babylon & Bay Shore Yacht Clubs. Volunteers are wanted to help maintain the gardens by cleaning up the crates, then counting & measuring the baby oysters to track their growth.
Great hands on experience for allscouts and families welcome. All minors must be accompanied by an adult.
We recommend clothing that you don’t mind getting a bit dirty and/or wet. See below to volunteer for one or more days. Babylon - Sundays from 1-3 PM Bay Shore - Tuesdays from 9-11 AM Community service available. Volunteer here: https:// www.signupgenius.com/ go/10C084EA9AE2BA2FDCE9-50158169community?mc_cid=c3a546c8e1&mc_ eid=51d1e63712#/
ANTHONY MONTEMARANO
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NICHOLAS SPIEGLER
Suffolk Bus Corporation Teams Up With Transit Workers Union Local 252, North Fork Transit & EBT To Honor Our Veterans
Starting this month, Suffolk County transit drivers who served our nation will be honored with a special uniform patch bordered in gold, where the word “veteran” is stitched in silver letters under the United States Flag for display on each driver’s sleeve.
To commemorate this special honor, a ceremony was held at Suffolk Bus Corporation’s (SBC) Ronkonkoma bus depot to thank the drivers, mechanics, and office staff for their service to our country and their dedication to the Suffolk County transit system. Suffolk County Legislator Nick Caracappa, who serves as chair of the Legislature’s Veterans Committee and the Public Works, Transportation & Energy Committee, was on hand to recognize the commitment, sacrifices and extraordinary contributions of America’s veterans.
The concept to honor our veterans in this special way was initiated by Suffolk Bus Corp. driver, Luis Mercado, a veteran of the US Marine Corps and the Navy Reserves, and chair of the Transport Workers Union Local 252 Veterans Committee.
Suffolk Bus Corp. worked with North Fork Transit and EBT, the other transit service providers in Suffolk County, and Transport Workers Union Local 252, to implement this program.
“I am so pleased that we were able to find a way to honor this special group of drivers. Thank you to Luis and his committee for helping to make this happen,” said John Corrado, Suffolk Bus Corporation President.
“Suffolk County is very proud of the job that our transit workers do every day. We’re especially proud to know of the men and women who serve our system and
who also served our country. These are great people doing great work. The distinctive patch is a well-deserved
thank you for their service,” said Legislator Caracappa.
“Suffolk County is the first county in the country
to honor their veterans in this way,” said Debra Hagan, President of TWU Local 252. “We’re honored to have
the opportunity to express our deepest gratitude to those who have served our country.”
AUGUST HAPPENINGS
THURSDAY, AUGUST 22
2:00PM-3:30 PM
PRE-RETIREES, RETIREES, AND PART-TIME RETIREES WORKSHOP
Are you embarking on retirement while others closest to you are still entrenched in their careers, or focused on other things? You are not alone. This workshop is designed to provide valuable insights and suggestions to help you thrive in this next chapter of your life. FREE, IN-PERSON WORKSHOP: Rockville Centre Library, 221 N. Village Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 11570. Use the link below to register: https:// www.rvclibrary.org/ or call 516-766-6257
6:00PM-7:00PM GARDEN LECTURE
You can have garden interest 12 months a year! Experience a pictorial tour through the garden to see how interest can keep going during any season, even in the winter! Presented by Lee Miller, Landscaper Designer and author of 4 books. Hosted by the Paumanacke Garden Club at the Wantagh Public Library, 3285 Park Avenue Wantagh. FREE. For more information, please contact paumanackegc@gmail.com
SATURDAY, AUGUST 24
9:00AM-2:00PM
CHILDREN'S SNAPPER DERBY Children's Snapper Derby in partnership with NY Coalition for Recreational Fishing at Captree Fuel Bait & Tackle, 3500 East Ocean Parkway in Babylon. For more
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information, please Contact Senator Monica R. Martinez's Office at 631-341-7111
10:00AM-4:00PM BLOOD DRIVE
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the Town Board announce a partnership with New York Blood Center to host a Blood Drive in honor of Bridget McElroy, who lost her battle to cancer at just 35-years old. The drive will be held at Marjorie Post Park Community Center, located at 451 Unqua Road in Massapequa. To make an appointment, visit https://donate. nybc.org/donor/schedules/drive_ schedule/316344
10:00AM-1:30PM
KIWANIS CLUB OF WANTAGH FOOD DRIVE
King Kullen, 1340 Wantagh Ave. in Wantagh. Non-perishable foods and baby essentials are all needed. A list will be given out before entering the store to residents that are interested in participating. Cash donations are always welcome. The food drive will benefit two Wantagh food pantries: St. Francis Food Pantry and St. Jude Episcopal Food Pantry.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 24 & SUNDAY, AUGUST 25
11:00AM-6:00PM
31st LIMM ANNUAL SEAFOOD FESTIVAL
Don't miss Long Island Maritime Museum's Premier Event, 31st Annual Seafood Festival. Featuring
Live Music, Crafts & Seafood! The festival is held on the grounds of the Long Island Maritime Museum located at 88 West Avenue in West Sayville. The Seafood Festival is the Long Island Maritime Museum’s premier annual fundraiser. Find out more at www.limmseafoodfestival. org, or call 631-HISTORY, 631-447-8679
SUNDAY, AUGUST 25
10:00AM-3:00PM HONEY BEE EXPERIENCE
Join Pinelawn for their 6th Annual Honey Bee Experience as they demonstrate the wonders of honey bees! With 6 hives on the property, Pinelawn explains the importance of honey bees in our environment and provides a safe, up-close look at these marvelous insects. Takes place at Pinelawn’s Lowuis Natalie Mall, West Gate 3 Entrance. For more information, please call 631-249-6100
SATURDAY AUGUST 31
2:00PM-5:00PM DAHLIA EXHIBITION AND PHOTO SHOW
The Long Island Dahlia Society will hold its annual Dahlia Exhibition and Photo Show at the Bayard Cutting Arboretum, Carriage House, 440 Montauk Highway in Great River. Show is free with entry in the park. For further information visit WWW. LongIslandDahlia.org or email LIDSPHOTO22@gmail.com for the Photo Show
Tanger Outlets Deer Park and Tanger Outlets Riverhead announce the launch of the 2024 TangerKids Grants Program, continuing a long history of investing in the local community by supporting educational resources that help area students succeed. Applications are now open through Oct. 18, and Long Island educators are encouraged to apply at grants.tanger.com. The platform invites teachers and leaders within the community to identify their needs and request funding to enhance programs and better serve students as they
work to create a more productive and inclusive learning environment.
Throughout the program’s history spanning nearly 30 years, Tanger has contributed more than $3.4 million to schoolfocused initiatives in the communities it serves.
In 2023, Tanger awarded $168,000 to fund over 140 grants to schools and programs across the U.S., supporting equipment upgrades, inclusion initiatives, interactive learning spaces, hygiene and clothing closets, literacy efforts, STEM and more.
This year, Tanger has earmarked 70% of total
grants for support of underserved schools, accessibility programs and student needs. Faculty members at public and private schools from pre-K to grade 12 are eligible to participate in the annual program.
Tanger Deer Park and Riverhead shoppers will again be invited to help choose grant winners in their community through Member’s Choice voting, which will be open Dec. 2 – 13. Award recipients will be announced in January 2025 and celebrated at the center’s annual TangerKids Day.
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Save The Great South Bay
Community Oyster Garden Volunteers Wanted!
We are growing thousands of baby oysters at our community oyster gardens graciously hosted in crates at the docks of Babylon & Bay Shore Yacht Clubs. Volunteers are wanted to help maintain the gardens by cleaning up the crates, then counting & measuring the baby oysters to track their growth.
Great hands on experience for all - scouts and families welcome. All minors must be accompanied by an adult.
We recommend clothing that you don’t mind getting a bit dirty and/or wet. See below to volunteer for one or more days.
AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary #18, is having a Craft and Vendor Sale as a Fund Raiser on Saturday -- November 2, 2024 from 10:00am - 4:00pm. Located at th AMVETS
HALL 141 Carleton Avenue in East Islip. This Is An Inside Event. Anyone interested please call Gloria @ 631- 277- 9842
Historical Society Of Islip Hamlet Presents Its 4th Cemetery Tour
On Sunday, September 15, the Historical Society of Islip Hamlet will present its 4th Cemetery Tour hosted by the Oakwood Cemetery Assoc. The Tour features famous and infamous characters from Islip’s bygone days. The Tour combines historically accurate accounts of interesting
characters, dressed in historical costumes: a sailing legend, grave robbers, a cold case killer, a cartoon voice artist and more! Wear comfortable shoes as this is a 2 hour walking tour (2-4 pm).
Tickets are available on their website, isliphamlethistory. org, Eventbrite or in person at Caroline’s Flower Shoppe
and are $20/person. For more info on the tour, www. isliphamlethistory.org, 631559-2915. Join us and walk back in time and explore our past. For those who purchased their tickets online, bring your receipt to the tour and you will be given your booklet at registration.
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Healthier Salad Makes Barbecues Better
Greek Yogurt Potato Salad
Serves 6
2 pounds potatoes (Yukon Gold or red potatoes)
1/2 onion
6 eggs
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
4 tablespoons sour cream
1 tablespoon vinegar
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed or 1 teaspoon fresh
1/2 cup dill pickles, chopped
Paprika, for garnish (optional)
Parsley, for garnish (optional)
Warm weather beckons people outdoors. Al fresco dining offers a chance to spend even more time outdoors, and many people will attest that no outdoor gathering is complete without the requisite grilled fare and complementary sides that are staples of spring and summer dining. Potato salad is one such food that turns up regularly this time of year in many shapes and forms. Traditional potato salad is delicious, but it may not be so great for health-conscious individuals, as it’s typically swimming in mayonnaise. A lighter version featuring Greek yogurt in the dressing is ideal for those who want to eat healthy. Greek yogurt also adds guthealthy live active cultures to the recipe, which may provide gastrointestinal benefits. Enjoy this recipe for “Greek Yogurt Potato Salad” courtesy of The Diabetes Council and Pitchfork Foodie Farms.
Directions:
1. Peel and dice potatoes and onions. Put them and a teaspoon of salt in a pressure cooker and cover with an inch of water. Close valve. Set pressure cooker to high pressure. Set timer for 5 minutes, cook and quick release when it’s done. Drain potatoes. Cool until just warm. (If you don’t have a pressure cooker, boil potatoes in a pot of water on the stove until tender.)
2. Set eggs on a rack in the pressure cooker. Add 1/2 inch of water. Close valve, set to high pressure for 5 minutes. Cook for 5 minutes, quick release, and leave lid closed for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, take lid off. Drain eggs and cover with ice water to stop the cooking process. Let sit in ice water bath for about 5 minutes, then peel eggs. (If you don’t have a pressure cooker, hard-boil eggs according to your favorite recipe.)
3. Add Greek yogurt, sour cream, mustard, vinegar, salt, pepper, celery seed, and dill weed to a large mixing bowl. Stir until smooth. You can taste test to see if you need to add ingredients.
4. Add cooled, diced potatoes, pickles and hard-boiled eggs. Gently stir until potatoes are coated with dressing. Adjust seasonings to taste. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Notes: Yukon Gold or red potatoes hold their shape best in potato salad. White distilled vinegar is classic in potato salad, but you also can use cider vinegar, white wine vinegar or even lemon juice.
